UK manufacturing output index: ships & boats
UK manufacturing output index: ships & boats stood at 69.9 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing output index by sub-industry | |||||||||||
| 33.15 Repair and maintenance of ships and boats | 69.9 | 61.6 | 62.9 | 63 | 62.9 | 64.3 | 65.2 | 56.6 | 57.8 | 61.9 | |
| 33.16 Repair and maintenance of aircraft | 116.9 | 126.3 | 120 | 116 | 107.5 | 119.2 | 117.6 | 109.3 | 103.3 | 103.4 |
Understanding UK manufacturing output index: ships & boats
Specialised maritime upkeep, conversion, and overhaul services for watercraft across the United Kingdom generate the monthly real gross value added quantified by this series. This measure isolates repair yards and maintenance docks from the primary manufacturing of new ships and boats, focusing exclusively on servicing existing fleets. Output is derived from deflated turnover returns and service hour reports submitted by marine engineering enterprises.
Evaluating these figures involves recognising the reactive nature of repair work, which often fluctuates in response to unexpected hull damage, regulatory dry-docking cycles, and commercial shipping schedules. Unlike predictable manufacturing lines, marine repair output can experience sharp month-to-month swings when large commercial or naval vessels undergo simultaneous overhauls. Seasonal adjustment models account for planned dry-dock maintenance periods across the United Kingdom, though unscheduled emergency repairs remain a frequent driver of revisions.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this differ from ship construction?
- This series tracks the servicing, conversion, and repair of existing watercraft, whereas ship construction covers the building of new vessels.
- What drives monthly changes in marine repair output?
- Activity levels depend on commercial shipping timetables, regulatory dry-docking cycles, and unexpected vessel maintenance requirements.
- How is the output value calculated?
- Statistical authorities use deflated turnover data and service activity reports provided by marine engineering firms.